A farmer volunteer guide at the living history farm.

Farming is the foundation of American history but sadly, farms are quickly disappearing from the daily landscape of  the typical American experience. Generations of kids are growing up without a clear understanding of where their food comes from and how it’s produced. The L.W. Paul Living History Farm provides an active example of how small, one-horse family farms operated generations ago. Read More »

The Christkind with her homey, Santa

Chicago is always reliable for excellent holiday scenes. Freezing temps and frost-covered streets are what the Windy City is all about. On top of this, Chi-town boasts many Christmas traditions that will add to the good cheer (if you don’t turn into an icicle first).  The most charming tradition is the annual Christkindl Market at Daley Plaza. Read More »

A horse drawn-carriage in Montreal

Montreal is a city that brims with beauty, history and charm. You can see these elements everywhere you move but there’s no area more quintessential for Montreal history and landmarks than the Old Montreal neighborhood.  Called Vieux Montreal in French, this area displays all the European flavor and old world history that Montreal is noted for. Read More »

Richard Move as Martha Graham

Chicago is most notable for the exceptional range of live music available seven nights a week but the Windy City also offers  a good selection of other performing arts. The  annual Chicago Dancing Festival is probably the least known and the most impressive of all the city’s summer festivals. From August 22-27,  the festival will display a collection of cutting edge performances by renowned dance professionals for free. Read More »